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Field Identification Guides

When you set out on your next outdoor adventure, you'll want to make sure to bring along one of our outdoor field guides. Whether you're looking for bird field guides, fish field guides, flower field guides, geology field guides or even our very own sasquatch field guides, we've got you covered.
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The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber's Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber's Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
SKY116
$16.99  
Paperback, Mary Beth Beuke, 288 pages, 5.5 x 8.25, 9781634509374
Full-color expert advice for first-time seekers start new collections and veteran hunters who want to learn more—from California to Cape Cod, from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest, and around the world! As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth...
The Kids' Guide to Birds of California: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
The Kids' Guide to Birds of California: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
AVK113
$13.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 240 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551391
The Must-Have Beginner’s Guide to Bird-Watching Stan Tekiela’s famous   Birds of California Field Guide   has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!   The Kids’ Guide to Birds of California...
Insects & Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entomology
Insects & Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entomology
AVK114
$12.95  
Paperback, Jaret C. Daniels, 144 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551643
Catch All the Buzz About Bugs! Kids love the thrill of discovery―especially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about bees, butterflies, spiders, and other creepy crawlies. Jaret C. Daniels, author of many bug books, presents a kids’ introduction to entomology....
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
HPC164
$29.95  
Paperback, Nancy Turner, 272 pages, 7 x 9, 9781550179149
For many thousands of years the lands and waters of Haida Gwaii have been home to the Haida . Plants of Haida Gwaii , written with the cooperation and collaboration of Haida knowledge holders and botanical experts, is a detailed and insightful record of the traditional uses of over 150 species...
Edible and Medicinal Plants of California
Edible and Medicinal Plants of California
QRP032
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781954018105
California is an amazing region to view the abundant marine life found in the intertidal zone (the area between high and low tide). At low tide an incredible world of marine life is unveiled! With this guide you will be able to identify many of the creatures that you may find here. Using crisp,...
Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest
Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest
QRP033
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781954018129
The possible benefits of wild plants for human health and well-being are extensive! Early settlers from England and Europe brought their knowledge of edible plants and medical treatments with them to the New World. Indigenous peoples too developed a widespread knowledge of edible and medicinal...
BirdNote Journal: A Birdwatcher's Companion from the Popular Public Radio Show
BirdNote Journal: A Birdwatcher's Companion from the Popular Public Radio Show
PGN392
$19.95  
Paperback, 176 pages, 5.5 x 7.5, 9781632172846
" BirdNote Journal   contain[s] tips and strategies for better birding … Ideal for a beginner or casual birder" —Seattle Audubon This birding journal is perfect field companion and gift for birdwatchers of all ages. Including beautiful illustrations of birds, this well-organized field...
Seashore Life of the Pacific Northwest: Washington and Oregon
Seashore Life of the Pacific Northwest: Washington and Oregon
QRP031
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781954018099
The Pacific Northwest is an amazing region to view the abundant marine life found in the inter-tidal zone (the area between high and low tide). At low tide an incredible world of marine life is unveiled! With this guide you will be able to identify many of the creatures that you may find here....
National Audubon Society Pocket Guide: Insects and Spiders
National Audubon Society Pocket Guide: Insects and Spiders
RAN435
$13.95  
Paperback, 192 pages, 6 x 4, 9780394757926
A portable, comprehensive field guide--brimming with concise descriptions and stunning color photographs, and designed to fit into your back pocket--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. The  National Audubon Society Pocket Guide: Insects and Spiders   is the...
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific NW: Monterey to Alaska FIELD GUIDE
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific NW: Monterey to Alaska FIELD GUIDE
PAR075
$7.95  
Paperback, Amadeo Bachar, Edgar W. Roberts III, 10 pages, 9781937196141
Specifically designed for the salt water angler, this durable fish identification guide includes the fish sought after by the recreation-al fisherman in the Pacific Northwest, from Monterey to Alaska. Each specimen includes the common and scientific name, range where fish are caught, length,...
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas FIELD GUIDE
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas FIELD GUIDE
PAR089
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Amadeo Bachar, Edgar W. Roberts III, 10 pages, 4 x 10, 9781937196301
Specifically designed for the salt water angler, this durable fish identification guide includes the fish sought after by the recreation-al fisherman in the Pacific Northwest, from Monterey to Alaska. Each specimen includes the common and scientific name, range where fish are caught, length,...
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas POSTER
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas POSTER
PAR090
$19.95  
Poster, Amadeo Bachar, Edgar W. Roberts III, 36 x 27
The poster version of our Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas field guide Specifically designed for the salt water angler, this durable fish identification guide includes the fish sought after by the recreation-al fisherman in the Pacific Northwest, from...
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
PER066
$29.99  
Hardcover, Mary Beth Beuke, 272 pages, 10 x 9.9 x 1.3, 9781628737806
As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth Beuke gets to talk about these prized ocean gems on a daily basis. Unfortunately, with each passing day, sea glass becomes more and more difficult to find, making the hunt more of a challenge to the...
Fern Finder: A Guide to Native Ferns of Central and Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada
Fern Finder: A Guide to Native Ferns of Central and Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada
PER039
$5.95  
Paperback, Barbara Hallowell, 9780912550244
A pocket guide to identifying native ferns that grow in the U. S. Midwest and Northeast, and eastern Canada. Like other plant guides in the "Finders" series, "Fern Finder" is a dichotomous key, which leads the user step-by-step through a series of choices to the species being identified. Heavily...
All About Backyard Birds: Western North America
All About Backyard Birds: Western North America
PER177
$14.95  
Paperback, 200 pages, 4 x 8, 9781943645060
First in a series of beginner to novice birding books based on the #1 birding website (16MM unique users),  AllAboutBirds.org  from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the leading authority and voice for birders. All About Backyard Birds  builds on the huge success of the Cornell Lab's...
All the Way to the Ocean
All the Way to the Ocean
PER145
$17.95  
Hardcover, Joel Harper, 22 pages, 8.2 x 10.2, 9780971425415
An uplifting story about two best friends, Isaac and James, and their discovery of the cause and effect relationship between our cities' storm drains and the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. It is sure to inspire both young and adult readers alike and teach a timeless life lesson--If we all do...
The Backyard Birdsong Guide Western North America: A Guide to Listening
The Backyard Birdsong Guide Western North America: A Guide to Listening
PER118
$34.95  
Hardcover w/Sound, Donald Kroodsma, 192 pages, 7.2 x 0.8 x 8.1, 9781943645008
Back by popular demand with more than 300,000 copies sold, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is proud to re-release the widely acclaimed and bestselling bird audio field guide series,  Backyard Birdsongs , from award-winning Ornithologist and Author, Donald Kroodsma. Backyard Birdsongs  is an...
Night Sky - A Field Guide to the Constellations
Night Sky - A Field Guide to the Constellations
PER107
$16.95  
Paperback, 320 pages, 9781591932291
Few activities are more peaceful and inspiring than stargazing. And certainly nothing beats camping and stargazing at the same time. With that in mind, Jonathan Poppele has written this incomparable field guide to the night sky. Constellations in the book are organized by degree of locating...
Oregon Rocks!: A Guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites
Oregon Rocks!: A Guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites
MPP028
$20.00  
Paperback, Marli Miller, 160 pages, 8 x 9, 9780878427031
To discover astonishing rocks and landforms in the Beaver State, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and Oregon Rocks, a guide to 60 of the most compelling geologic sites in the state. The well-chosen destinations span the state's geologic history from the Triassic marble...
Roadside Geology of Idaho
Roadside Geology of Idaho
MPP026
$28.00  
Paperback, Paul Link, Shawn Willsey, Keegan Schmidt, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878427024
Learn about the remarkable geologic diversity of the Gem State with the completely revised, full-color edition of Roadside Geology of Idaho. Excellent graphics, spectacular photographs, and straightforward writing describe and interpret the rocks and landscapes visible outside your car window,...
Northwestern Seashore Life
Northwestern Seashore Life
WFP186
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054932
Stretching from Oregon to Alaska, the northwestern coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of seashore birds, mammals, seashore creatures,...
Great Lakes Butterflies & Moths
Great Lakes Butterflies & Moths
WFP187
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054444
Pollinators in the Great Lakes include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes...
Common Birds of Coastal British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
Common Birds of Coastal British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
CPC013
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780995226630
Coastal British Columbia, Washington and Oregon is an oasis for birds of many habitats. Saltwater and freshwater species are present, along with birds of the temperate rainforest, hardwood stands, forest edges and open areas. This illustrated guide includes color photographs, detailed...
Reptiles of the Northwest: British Columbia to California, Rockies to the Coast
Reptiles of the Northwest: British Columbia to California, Rockies to the Coast
LPP043
$24.95  
Paperback, Alan St. John, 272 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781774510131
This updated and revised comprehensive field guide covers 42 native turtles, lizards and snakes, grouped and color coded for quick identification. All of the species are shown in a quick reference guide. Stunning color photos, range maps and notes on identification, distribution, habitat and...
Mushrooms of Northwest North America
Mushrooms of Northwest North America
LPP042
$26.95  
Paperback, Helene Schalkwijk-Barendsen, 416 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781772130874
This book is the first comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of the Northwest - that region which covers the area from Alaska to northern California and from Saskatchewan and Montana to the Pacific Coast. A total of 550 species are meticulously illustrated and dealt with in the text. With...
Hansen's Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada
Hansen's Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada
IPS183
$28.00  
Paperback, Keith Hansen, Edward C. Beedy, Adam Donkin, 320 pages, 5 x 8, 9781597145336
Delight in the Sierra Nevada’s diverse avifauna with this long-awaited field guide Identify and learn about over two hundred and fifty birds of the Sierra Nevada. From tiniest hummingbirds to condors with nine-foot wingspans; from lower-elevation wrens to the rasping nutcrackers of the High...
Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations
Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations
MOU123
$24.95  
Paperback, Nathan & Jeremy Barnes, 256 pages, 7 x 9, 9781680510959
From flower-filled alpine meadows to streams lined with delicate Scouler’s corydalis blooms, and from lakes covered in water lilies to Dr. Seussian drifts of bear grass, Washington offers something for every hiker--and flower lover. Brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes lead hikers on 50 trails to...
Roadside Geology of South Dakota
Roadside Geology of South Dakota
MPP030
$20.00  
Paperback, John Paul Gries, 358 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878423385
South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams,...
Falcons of North America
Falcons of North America
MPP029
$26.95  
Paperback, Kate Davis, 264 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780878427017
Bold and beautiful, falcons hold a special place in the hearts of people. In Falcons of North America, renowned raptor advocate and environmental educator Kate Davis opens a door into the lives of these extraordinary, enigmatic birds of prey. Since the publication of the first edition 13...
Pacific Northwest Birds: Lowlands & Coast: A Pocket Reference
Pacific Northwest Birds: Lowlands & Coast: A Pocket Reference
MOU121
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 15 pages, 3.25 x 6.75, 9781680515251
This full-color visual guide to birds is a handy pocket reference, particularly useful for novice or casual birdwatchers. Guide consists of folded and laminated panels showcasing 40 of the most common species found across Washington and Oregon―including perennial favorites such as Belted...
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers: A Pocket Reference
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers: A Pocket Reference
MOU119
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 3.25 x 6.75
This handy, visual, pocket-sized guide to wildflowers is particularly useful for novice or recreational wildflower enthusiasts. Laminated panels showcase 40 of the most common species found in Washington and Oregon. Features include: Stunning color photos of each species Icons for best...
Pacific Northwest Birds: Forest & Mountains: A Pocket Reference
Pacific Northwest Birds: Forest & Mountains: A Pocket Reference
MOU120
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 3.25 x 6.75, 9781680515268
This full-color visual guide to birds is a handy pocket reference, particularly useful for novice or casual birdwatchers. Guide consists of folded and laminated panels showcasing 40 of the most common species found across Washington and Oregon--including perennial favorites such as American...
The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds
The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds
HEY010
$26.00  
Paperback, John Muir Laws, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781597141956
John Muir Laws’s guide to drawing birds is itself winged, soaring between a devotion not only to art but also to the lives, forms, and postures of the birds themselves. Here, artistic technique and the exquisite details of natural history intertwine, and drawing becomes the vehicle for seeing....
Animal Skulls & Bones LAMINATED DURAGUIDE
Animal Skulls & Bones LAMINATED DURAGUIDE
WFP180
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583557969
Indulge your inner explorer and learn where you are likely to find bones and how to identify animals based on their skull and limb shape and size, dental patterns, horns and beaks. This pocket Guide teaches users how to identify the skulls and bones of common North American mammals, birds,...
Rockhounding Utah: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 3RD EDITION
Rockhounding Utah: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 3RD EDITION
GPT257
$22.95  
Paperback, William A. Kappele, Gary Warren, 216 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493045969
This completely updated and revised, full-color edition of Rockhounding Utah reveals the grandeur of the state's exposed formations, its canyon walls etched with fossils, and the spires and arches of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Each description of the 86 state's sites...
Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
WFP178
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054666
The familiar Monarch butterfly is one of over 5,000 species of butterflies found in the diverse ecosystems of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 70 familiar and unique species and includes information on their life cycle and features illustrations of common...
The Mushroom Fan Club
The Mushroom Fan Club
MPS255
$17.95  
Hardcover, Elise Gravel, 56 pages, 6.5 x 9.5, 9781770463226
Appeared on Best of 2018 lists from  Quill & Quire  and the  Globe and Mail ! “Although the fungi are anthropomorphized with cartoon eyes and goofy grins, the research behind the book is real.”― The Globe & Mail  100 Best Books of 2018 “Gravel turns adventures in mushroom...
Washington and Oregon Nature Guide
Washington and Oregon Nature Guide
LPP032
$21.95  
Paperback, Erin McCloskey, 224 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9789768200433
 great companion to take along on your next weekend trek, the Washington and Oregon Nature Guide encompasses all the nature you’re likely to encounter in the Pacific Northwest. The book features over 400 species of animals and plants commonly found in Washington and Oregon. The accounts...
Tidepools of the Pacific Northwest Coast (Pocket Guide)
Tidepools of the Pacific Northwest Coast (Pocket Guide)
FGG101
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 4 x 7, 9781621263555
Laminated pocket guide
Common Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Guide)
Common Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Guide)
FGG100
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 4 x 7, 9781621263500
Laminated pocket guide
Falcon Pocket Guide: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals 3RD EDITION
Falcon Pocket Guide: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals 3RD EDITION
GPT259
$14.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 176 pages, 4.4 x 0.4 x 7, 9781493046867
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals  is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify...
Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
WFP177
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 3.75 x 8.25, 9781620054628
For those who don't know their mollusks from their bivalves, this guide is the ideal introduction to the most familiar and unique types of seashells found in the marine eco-regions of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 85 species and includes a marine ecoregion...
Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You: A Wildlife & Bushcraft Survival Guide
Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You: A Wildlife & Bushcraft Survival Guide
IPS167
$18.95  
Paperback, Rob Nelson & Haley Chamberlain Nelson, 212 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781642503210
Living With Mother Nature ―and Other Things Learned in the Wild “Having this book in your backpack just may save your life one day.” ―Jesse Weiland, national park ranger #1 New Release in Earth Sciences, Natural Disasters, and Sports Reference Prepare for all the worst case...
The Deerholme Foraging Book: Wild Foods and Recipes from the Pacific Northwest
The Deerholme Foraging Book: Wild Foods and Recipes from the Pacific Northwest
IPS163
$29.95  
Paperback, Bill Jones, 264 pages, 7 x 10, 9781771510455
The Deerholme Foraging Book  is the ultimate book for foraging in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring local edible plants, sea vegetables, and shellfish as well as an overview of mushroom foraging, the book serves as an introduction to the world of wild food. Identification and sourcing...
Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
MOU115
$19.95  
Paperback, Stephen Arno, 304 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781680513295
Perennial favorite in a new, convenient field-guide size Concise natural history facts about more than 60 native species No other guide duplicates Arno and Hammerly’s blend of expertise and visual artistry. Covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and north into Canada,...
Amphibians of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
Amphibians of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
LPP033
$19.95  
Paperback, Charlotte Corkran, 176 pages, 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75, 9781772130805
Frogs, toads and salamanders are important indicators of the quality of the environment, and they're cute little critters too. Newly revised and updated, this innovative field guide describes the life histories, habitat requirements and vulnerabilities of 38 species of amphibians in the Pacific...
What Birds Eat: How to Preserve the Natural Diet and Behavior of North American Birds
What Birds Eat: How to Preserve the Natural Diet and Behavior of North American Birds
MOU114
$24.95  
Paperback, Kim Long, 368 pages, 5.5 x 1 x 8, 9781680513004
The more than 900 bird species in North America have natural diets ranging from seeds, foliage, nectar, and nuts to fish, insects, crustaceans, carrion, and mammals--and sometimes other birds!  What Birds Eat  explores the senses that birds depend on--sight, sound, odor, taste, and touch--and...
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast
LPP031
$19.95  
Paperback, Nancy Baron, 240 pages, 5.75 x 8.75, 9781551050829
More than 200 species of common birds are grouped and color-coded for quick identification. Beautiful illustrations accompany the insightful text on behavior, seasonal occurrence and local range of species. 213 color illustrations.
Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest Alaska, British Colombia, Idaho, Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Common Edible and Poisonous Species
Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest Alaska, British Colombia, Idaho, Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Common Edible and Poisonous Species
QRP026
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J Duane Sept, 4 x 9, 9781943334957
Did you ever find a mushroom and wonder what species it was? The mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest always intrigue! This guide will help you learn about 54 of the most common edible and poisonous species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed...
Mushrooms of California: A Guide to Common Edible and Poisonous Species
Mushrooms of California: A Guide to Common Edible and Poisonous Species
QRP027
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J Duane Sept, 4 x 9, 9781943334964
Did you ever find a mushroom and wonder what species it was? The mushrooms of California always intrigue! This guide will help you learn about 54 of the most common edible and poisonous species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will...
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